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ESET Threat Report: ChatGPT Name Abuses, Lumma Stealer Malware Increases, Android SpinOk SDK Spyware’s Prevalence

Tech Republic Security

ESET's latest report highlights the abuse of the ChatGPT name, the rise of the Lumma Stealer malware and the Android SpinOk SDK spyware.

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Spyware Zero-Days Being Developed Commercially, Google Finds

SecureWorld News

The commercial spyware industry is alive and thriving, according to a report released last week by Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG). The report specifically details an Italian vendor, RCS Labs, and its "Hermit" surveillance malware (aka spyware) used on mobile phones. RELATED: Spyware Pariah: NSO Group Placed on U.S.

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On the dark web, cybercriminals are selling services to hack Google Play Store apps

TechSpot

In a new report published this week, security company Kaspersky describes a dark web market offering services to hack targets with Android malware and spyware. Hackers can sneak much of that malicious code onto the Google Play Store, circumventing Google's most stringent protections. Read Entire Article

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Google Chrome Patches Sixth Zero-Day of the Year

SecureWorld News

Google recently rushed out another emergency patch for a Zero-Day vulnerability in its Chrome browser that cybercriminals were actively exploiting in attacks prior to a fix being available. Google is far from the only browser vendor struggling to contain the sharp rise in threats.

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This new spyware named “SpyNote” can read SMS, access camera

Dataconomy

When this Android package (APK) is installed, it discreetly places the SpyNote malware on the device, gaining access to Accessibility services. Spyware like SpyNote can cause real damage to you ( Image Credit ) Banking to camera access SpyNote’s varied set of dangers is particularly concerning.

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17 Apps Removed from Google Play for Joker Malware

SecureWorld News

Google has removed 17 apps from its Google Play store due to malware known as Joker. The Joker malware family is infamous for constantly targeting Android devices. Even though Google is very much aware of this cyber threat, it manages to keep finding its way into their official application market. Tangram App Lock.

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New FurBall Android Malware Used to Spy on Iranian Citizens

SecureWorld News

A new version of the Android malware "FurBall" has been discovered to be used by the threat actor(s) known as Domestic Kitten in a campaign targeting Iranian citizens in a mobile surveillance operation. Though it has the Google Play logo, the app is not available in the Google Play store and downloads directly from Domestic Kitten's server.

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